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Former TROUBLE Singer ERIC WAGNER Hospitalized With COVID Pneumonia

Eric Wagner, the original singer of doom metal legends TROUBLE, has been hospitalized with COVID pneumonia. The news of Wagner's battle with the disease caused by the novel coronavirus was shared on the Facebook page of his current band THE SKULL. THE SKULL wrote: "We will not be able to play Psycho...

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Watch JUDAS PRIEST's Entire BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2021 Performance

Fan-filmed video footage of JUDAS PRIEST's entire August 15 performance at the Bloodstock Open Air festival, which took place at Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, United Kingdom, can be seen in three parts below. The British heavy metal legends, who are celebrating their 50th anniversary, were rejoined...

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Japan's All-Female Metal Band LOVEBITES To Go On Hiatus Following Bassist's Exit

LOVEBITES, the all-female heavy metal band from Tokyo, Japan, has announced that it "will be taking a hiatus from all activities" following the departure of bassist Miho. Miho shared the news of her exit from LOVEBITES in a statement earlier today. She said: "To all my loving and supportive fans, it...

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DIMEBAG's Estate Files Lawsuit Against DEAN GUITARS

The estate of PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott has filed a lawsuit against Dean Guitars, with whom he has had an endorsement deal for a number of years. The news of the legal dispute was shared earlier today on social media by Dimebag's longtime girlfriend and trustee of his esate, Rita Ha...

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POP EVIL Singer LEIGH KAKATY Tests Positive For COVID-19; Eight Shows Postponed

POP EVIL singer Leigh Kakaty has tested positive for COVID-19 after being vaccinated. The Michigan-based rocker revealed his positive diagnosis in a social media post earlier today. They wrote: "To our Evilz, we always want to be fully transparent with our fans and the status of our shows. All of ou...

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KORN's JONATHAN DAVIS Tests Positive For COVID-19; Five More Shows Postponed, Two Dates Canceled

Two days after postponing its show in Scranton, Pennsylvania because a person "within the KORN camp" tested positive for COVID-19," the band has now rescheduled an additional five dates on its current U.S. tour due to the fact that singer Jonathan Davis contracted the disease caused by the novel cor...

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Watch FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES Rehearse With SOULFLY For Upcoming Tour

Two weeks ago, it was announced that FEAR FACTORY's Dino Cazares will play guitar for SOULFLY on the Max Cavalera-fronted band's upcoming U.S. tour. The 33-date trek kicks off this coming Friday, August 20 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and will make stops in New York, Chicago and Austin before concludi...

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Colors II

The prospect of a "sequel" to a beloved album is welcomed with as much trepidation as that of a sequel to a beloved film. BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME's 2007 record "Colors" was the moment the North Carolina group arranged the individual pieces of their infections influences from the worlds of technica...

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IRON MAIDEN Releases 'Sound Effects Version' Of 'The Writing On The Wall' Video

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have released the "special effects" version of their music video for their latest single, "The Writing On The Wall". The song, which was written by MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith and lead singer Bruce Dickinson, produced by Kevin Shirley and co-produced by MAID...

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UNDEROATH Announces 2022 'Voyeurist' North American Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

UNDEROATH has announced a 2022 headline tour across the United States and Canada. The trek, produced by Live Nation, will follow the release of the band's highly anticipated seventh full-length, "Voyeurist", out on January 14 via Fearless Records. Support on the tour will come from fellow heavy musi...

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TIAMAT And ECLIPSE Members Launch Classic Heavy Metal Band KNIGHTS OF THE REALM

Swedish metallers KNIGHTS OF THE REALM, who feature in their ranks TIAMAT drummer Lars Sköld, will release their self-titled debut album on November 12. KNIGHTS OF THE REALM is many years of heavy metal experience combined into a pure vicious heavy metal machine. Sköld (a.k.a. Larry "The Hammer" Shi...

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JUDAS PRIEST Rejoined By Guitarist GLENN TIPTON For Band's First Performance In More Than Two Years (Video)

JUDAS PRIEST was rejoined by guitarist Glenn Tipton on stage during the band's headlining performance Sunday night (August 15) at the Bloodstock Open Air festival, which took place at Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, United Kingdom. The British heavy metal legends, who are celebrating their 50th annive...

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POP EVIL Cancels Denver Concert After 'Team' Member Tests Positive For COVID-19

POP EVIL has canceled its show tonight (Sunday, August 15) at The Oriental Theater in Denver, Colorado after an undisclosed member of the band's "team" tested positive for COVID-19. POP EVIL shared the news of the cancelation in a statement posted on social media. The band wrote: "Dear Denver, one o...

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FOO FIGHTERS Will Require Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative COVID-19 Test For Entry To Alaska Shows

Fans attending FOO FIGHTERS' concerts in Alaska later this month will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive a negative test result 48 hours prior to the show. According to Ticketmaster, negative test results or proof of vaccination (14 days past final vaccination shot) must...

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K.K. DOWNING Hopes KK'S PRIEST Album Will Encourage Musicians To Continue Playing Heavy Metal

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing, who is currently promoting the debut album from his new band KK'S PRIEST, discussed the future of the heavy metal genre during a brand new interview with Chile's Radio Futuro. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The album 'Sermons Of The Sinner'...